The Business Information Worker Associate Degree offers students and employers a state sponsored pathway that ensures job candidates have the basic digital, web literacy, and office productivity skills employers are looking for.
Over 400 small businesses validated the top skills needed for the BIW pathway. At LBCC, our Computer and Office Studies Advisory Board, which is made up of local employers and professionals, updated and approved the pathway to meet the specific needs of the region.
Program Information
Degrees & Certificates
Explore the degrees and certificates offered by Business Information Worker Program
Associate in Science (AS), business information worker
This Associate Degree is a two-year program leading to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. Designed to prepare students for a wide variety of office positions in the Hospitality and Tourism, Retail, Health Care Services, Financial Services and Real Estate, and Business Services Industries.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Create a variety of business documents using business application software packages.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Build a 2 year roadmap for Associate Degree
required courses:
Subtotal: 24 Unitsin addition, Select a total of THREE (3) units from the following:
Subtotal: 3 Unitstotal: 27 units
For more information on course descriptions, please see college catalog. |
Certificate of Achievement, business information worker
This Certificate of Achievement is a two-year program. It is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of office positions in the Hospitality and Tourism, Retail, Health Care Services, Financial Services and Real Estate, and Business Services Industries.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Create a variety of business documents using business application software packages.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
required courses:
Subtotal: 24 Unitsin addition, Select a total of THREE (3) units from the following:
Subtotal: 3 Unitstotal: 27 units
For more information on course descriptions, please see college catalog. |
certificate of accomplishment, Business Digital Literacy
required courses:
total: 1 units
For more information on course descriptions, please see college catalog. |
Certificate of Accomplishment, Microsoft Essentials
required courses:
total: 9 units
For more information on course descriptions, please see college catalog. |
Certificate of Accomplishment, Digital and Social Media
Required Courses:
total: 9 units
For more information on course descriptions, please see college catalog. |
Certificate of Accomplishment, Customer Relations Specialist
required courses:
total: 6 Units
For more information on course descriptions, please see college catalog. |
Course offerings
Business communications (BCOM)
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BCOM 15Business Communications |
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BCOM 25Digital and Social Media |
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BCOM 222Job Search Skills |
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BCOM 260Business Telephone Procedures |
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BCOM 262Soft Skills for the Workplace |
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BCOM 263Customer Service |
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applications software (cosa)
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COSA 1Computer Information Competency |
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COSA 2Critical Thinking Using Computers |
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COSA 5Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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COSA 10Microsoft Word for Windows |
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COSA 15Microsoft Excel for Windows |
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COSA 20Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows |
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COSA 30Introduction to Computers |
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COSA 35Microsoft Office |
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COSA 214Records Management and Filing |
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COSA 215Microsoft Outlook for Windows |
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Keyboarding/Typing (cosk)
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COSK 200Beginning Keyboarding and Document Production |
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COSK 209Speed and Accuracy Building for Typist |
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COSK 233Computer Keyboarding Skills |
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Program Highlights
Industry Certifications:
As you successfully complete certain courses at LBCC, you can take exams and earn industry certificates at our computer labs.
IC3, GS5 Exam:
Internet Computing Core Competencies (IC3) Global Standard 5 (GS5) is a certification that is comprised of three exams: Computing Fundamentals that provides a global standard, digital standard for industry certification. IC3 includes concepts and skills that apply to almost any school or career pathway, it’s the ideal solution for any student or jobseeker looking to validate their digital skills.
- COSA 30: IC3, GS5 – Computing Fundamentals, Living Online, Key Applications
MOS Specialist in:
Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2016
This certification demonstrates that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in a specific Office program.
- COSA 15: Excel 2016
- COSA 20: PowerPoint 2016
- COSA 10: Word 2016
- COSA 215: Outlook 2016
check out more Industry Certifications offered by COS department.
Download COS Industry Certification Flyer
Student Learning Objectives:
This Associate Degree is a two-year program leading to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. Designed to prepare students for a wide variety of office positions in the Hospitality and Tourism, Retail, Health Care Services, Financial Services and Real Estate, and Business Services Industries.
More information on BIW:
What can a Business Information Worker Pathway offer you?
In 2 years or less, you can gain the skills to graduate and be successful. The pathway was developed by educators and vetted by business as part of the Doing What Matters Framework to provide graduates with the common skills that employers demand.
Doing What MATTERS for jobs and the economy is a four-pronged framework for community colleges to respond to the call of our nation, state, and regions to close the skills gap.
The four prongs are:
- Give Priority for Jobs and the Economy
- Make Room for Jobs and the Economy
- Promote Student Success
- Innovate for Jobs and the Economy
wages for BIW:
Industries that hire BIW: Medical, Legal, and Business.
Entry-Level
(No experience)
Annual Salary: $25,620
Hourly Wage: $13.76
Median-level
(3-5 years experience)
Annual Salary: $36,566
Hourly Wage: $17.58
Experienced-level
(Above 5 years experience)
Annual Salary: $46,404
Hourly Wage: $22.31
Visit Career Coach for more information.
FAQ
How to apply?
Start your application at CCCApply and begin your journey at LBCC!
CCC Apply
What is CCC Apply?
It transfer your application information to LBCC and allow us to email you the enrollment information.
Before You Apply on CCC:
- Create an account on CCC to apply
- Helpful to have:
- Social Security Number
- Names and dates (month and year) of all high schools and colleges attended
- Unofficial transcript from high school or pervious colleges for English, Math, and Reading placement
- A valid email address you check often (You will be receiving important information such as your Viking ID to enroll for classes)
- Permanent resident card (if applicable)
After You Apply on CCC:
- Save your CCCID to access LBCC Viking Account.
- You will receive an email conformation from LBCC within 24 hours. (Email confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided in your CCC application)
- Email contain important information below:
- LBCC ID
- Enrollment Steps
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Each enrollment process differs for different types of students.
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Visit Get Started to explore the next steps to help you enroll.
How long does it take to complete the program?
Depending on the number of units you take and whether you are a full-time or part-time student, completing a certificate program can take as little as one semester and completing an associate degree program can take about two years.
How much does the program cost?
Please visit Financial Aid for tuition cost.
what are the jobs?
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Social Media Coordinator
- Office Clerk
- Customer Service Representative
where are the jobs?
- Medical
- Legal
- Business
How much does BIW make?
| Position | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
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| Entry-Level (0-3 years professional experience) |
$25,620 | $13.76 |
| Median (3-5 years professional experience) |
$36,566 | $17.58 |
| Experience (Above 5 years professional experience) |
$46,404 | $22.31 |
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HOW TO LOOK UP COMPARABLE COURSE LISTINGS
To help determine if courses taken at other schools are comparable to Long Beach City College courses, please visit LBCC Transfer Evaluation System (TES).
For more information, see Transcript Evaluation & Credit Transfer.
HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE?
Visit the Admissions & Records to apply for your degrees and certificates.
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